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Over eight years ago, Late Nigerian musician and the leader of the Ozzidi band, Sonny Okosun caused a stir in the country with the release of his socially conscious song ‘Which way Nigeria’.
Till date, Nigeria is still beleaguered with the issues raised in that seminal song.
Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, showbiz celebrities and entertainers share their hopes and expectations for the elections with TheNewsGuru and on their social media platforms.
We have to get into the system to fix Nigeria’s problem- Banky W, Singer/Politician
As a generation we have done a lot of talking and a lot of complaining and tweeting. It is not enough to talk about a problem we have to get into the system to fix it. Part of what I am doing is inspiring this generation to care again. We can put in good legislators; we can inspire other credible candidates to come on this platform and change the narrative, putting Nigeria where she needs to be. We would start a movement for people who care, for people who have a heart for the people. People who are willing to come in and serve. We will start that movement and that is how we will fix Nigeria.
Politicians make us feel that our votes won’t count- Timi Dakolo
They made us feel that it has been decided that our votes wont count. That the people don’t count.That our voices have no impact. That’s how they are winning, that’s how they have been winning all these years. Now they are grooming their children to take over from them when they can no longer carry on with their wickedness. So they do the same to our children and children’s children.
I am hopeful about divine intervention- Grace Ama
To be honest I am hopeful that God intervenes. To predict what will happen will be really asking for too much. A lot of people are scared of going out on that day to vote for the fear of we don’t know how it is going to be. If you don’t vote, you don’t have a voice, you won’t be able to say anything when the leaders are not doing the right thing
I pray the elections births our turning point- Seyi Hunter, Actress/Sex therapist
I pray this time around, Nigeria get it right. We have been anticipating change for a long time. I hope we vote in the right candidates and also stand by our votes. This country needs to experience real change not just in words.
I want the best man to win- Seun Omojola, Actress
I want the best man to win, though I don’t know who the best man is. In Nigeria, we recycle the same set of leaders. I like the trend that is going right now where young presidential candidates are contesting; unlike before where nobody is even trying to do anything. If we are truly ready for change, Nigerians will rally round the younger presidential candidates.
Educated Nigerian youths need to come out and vote- Erica Nlewedim
My expectations for the elections is a great number of educated youths coming out to vote as opposed to the previous elections where majority of the people who vote are the uneducated ones who have been bribed.May the candidate with the best plans for Nigeria win.
I hope the elections will usher in young and vibrant leaders- Chimaraph, Comedian
I pray for a free and fair election. I also hope this election will usher in young and vibrant leaders who have a heart to serve the people.